Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 13 years of experience, the expert possesses strong project management skills with a particular focus on sustainable energy and water governance. Having led initiatives with both international and local partners, including the UNDP, the expert has concentrated on socio-economic development and climate change. Technical expertise includes ERP systems, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and GIS software. Career highlights include serving as interim project manager for the Tunisian Solar Plan and assistant coordinator for rural water governance projects, ensuring strategic planning, financial management, and stakeholder coordination, which contributed to successful development outcomes.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked extensively with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Tunisia, focusing on international development cooperation projects related to sustainable energy and water governance. Responsibilities have included project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building. Managed projects of national scope, such as the NAMA support project for the Tunisian Solar Plan and the potable water governance project in rural Zaghouan, emphasizing governance and infrastructure improvements within the context of sustainable development and climate change adaptation.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in sectors such as energy, environment and climate, pollution and waste management, and civil engineering, the expert has held roles like interim project manager and assistant project coordinator, focusing on project management and implementation. Interdisciplinary expertise includes sustainable development and climate change adaptation, with a specific focus on water and energy governance. Experience is primarily within Tunisia, contributing to national and regional projects aimed at enhancing infrastructure and socio-economic resilience. Extensive experience in Tunisia has provided deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues, particularly in rural areas and in the context of climate change adaptation.

Languages and education

The expert is bilingual in French and has a good command of English, with additional proficiency in Arabic. These language skills have been utilized in various professional settings, including international development projects and collaboration with multilingual teams. This competence has supported effective communication and project management in diverse cultural and linguistic environments. The expert holds a Diplôme d’ingénieur en Hydraulique et Aménagement from Ecole Supérieure des Ingénieurs de Medjez El Bab in Tunisia, focusing on water and waste management. Additionally, completed studies in Physique Chimie at the Institut Préparatoire aux Etudes d’Ingénieur de Nabeul, also in Tunisia, providing a strong foundation in engineering and physical sciences, essential for work in sustainable development and infrastructure projects.